I just received a letter and check in the mail today that I won 1.5 million from Team of Mega Million. In order to claim my prize I would have to contact Jessica Henderson @1-778-706-0081. The check sent was in the amount of 4,958.90 to be used to pay Insurance, handling, shipping and Attorney fees.  I wasn't asked to deposit the check, but to contact the Rep Jessica to assist with the claiming process. This is clearly FRAUD.

Received the same letter stating that I've won $355,000.00 as a 2nd place prize winner in the USA Mega International sweepstakes and an enclosed check for $4650.00 which is suppose to help me pay the processing fee of $3850.00  I am advised to contact my claim Agent Allen Nelson @ 1778-385-0574 to start my claim processing and activate my check.
The check bank address is EVERGREENE
450 West 31st. Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Did not take any action but, read the scam reports on this post.   THANKS!  Everyone

Got the same letter asking to call Allen Nelson at 604-396-5895.  Naturally I knew is was a scam and did not reply.  Check looks great but we never entered a sweepstake so we knew it could not be us.

II received a check for 4,650.00 to cover a processing fee for 3,850.00 for my winnings of 355.000.00. AllenJohnson who can barely speak English and extremely rude told me to deposit my check and call him back for more info on my claim. When I asked if I should wait until the check cleared to call him back he became very irate and told me to follow the instructions as he gave them to me.I called the Silicon Valley Bank which the check is written on and they transferred me to their fraud dept. and they asked me to fax a copy of the letter and the check for their investigation. I also went online and looked up the company that the check was issued from,they are a research company doing research on alzheimers testing. I called and left them a message..Haven't heard anything back yet. I knew this was a scam as soon as I opened the letter and saw the check. I have been scammed once already and was fortunate that they didn't get much money from me before I caught on,but it took me three months to straighten out the mess with my bank (they were very understanding) and hours on the computer tracking companies and phone numbers so I could cancel everything. I hope that everyone that who receives this scam reports it. Maybe if we give the investigators enough reports they will catch these creeps. God bless you,be safe and be aware.

I  received the same letter -- Any  time a sweepstakes rep asks for a prcessing fee, you know for sure it is a scam.  Honorable Sweestakes never ask for processing fees.  Also -- beware of persons seeking "Secret Shoppers."  Most are scams

My elderly mother-in-law got the same letter telling her to call Allen Johnson at 011-34-603-127-839 which is obviously an international number.  The check she received for $4685.00 was written on an account from Footmaxx of Virginia and the bank is Wachovia.  We called Footmaxx and they told us the account this check was written on was a closed account.  We asked where else to report this scam and she told us that the police are working on it and we should just shred or burn the check and the letter.  I think something further should be done because Footmaxx said this scam has been going on for a long time.  We are going to contact the VA Inspector General at 800-488-8244 and also to the postal inspector.  I would advise everyone who got this letter to do the same thing.  We think ours started when we received a letter from the HH Veterans to make a donation and enter a sweepstakes.  Unfortunately, if this is the case, the veterans are going to suffer because people are going to be afraid to make donations.

I just got my letter and check.  Curious about what happened when you deposited the check?

Received a letter a week ago showing a claim number GF-647-513-CA saying I had won a second prize in the second category of the USA Mega draw held on June 10th, 2012 (I know I never even entered a sweepstakes).  Serial # is 2923534 and they enclosed what looked like a check in the amount of $4685.00 supposedly to cover the processing fee of $3950.00 which I needed to send, after speaking with the claim agent Mark Benson@011-34-603-220-500.  Anytime someone asks for a processing fee, the red flags go up.  This has scam written all over it!  The business name on this so-called check is Footmaxx of Virginia,Inc.  P.O.Box 12611 Roanoke, VA 24027-2611 and the Bank name shown on the check is Wachovia, 201 S. Jefferson, 2nd Floor, Roanoke, VA 24011-1706. The Check # 15577 and the # to deposit it is 68-54/514.   The routing and acct #  015577  051400549  2000055569109.  I'm certain that there is no such account.   The instructions state to contact Mark Benson, with a NOTE: Please do not act on this notice until you contact your claim agent to avoid cases of misappropriation and mishandling of winning.    Below that was "We are very pleased and excited for you.     Then the typed Name, Paul Morgan    Promotion Manager,

I've seen this exact letter mentioned on another internet site that reports scams.

I received a notice and a check from Shaw Financial Incorporated saying "We are pleased to bring this official notice which confirms that you are a 2nd prize winner in the second category of the USA Departmental Stores Sweepstake Lottery held on July 20th, 2012."  The serial number 3549 attached to your name matched the first lucky winners and you subsequently won US$245,685.00. PROCESSING FEE: $3940.00 US DOLLARS. Shaw Financial Incorporated has been assigned by the sweepstake organization to inform all winners and pay them off their money.  The Enclosed is a check in the amount US$4,685.00 which has been deducted from your total winning to help you pay for the processing fee. And it stated "Please do not act on this notice until you contact your claim agent to avoid cases of misappropriation and mishandling of prize monies."  WHEN I RECEIVED THAT NOTICE WITH A CHECK MADE OUT IN MY NAME IN THE AMOUNT $4,685.00 I KNEW IT CAME FROM A SCAMMER!!  I WROTE SHAW FINANCIAL INCORPORATED A LETTER TO INFORM THEM THE NOTICE AND CHECK THEY SENT ME HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO THE PROPER AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE.

Did the check clear?

My elderly mom just got a check for $4,685.00 from Realty Fresno, Trust Account 7600 N Ingram #104 Fresco CA 93711 the letter with it was from Coast Capital Financial Services 1350 Longsdale Street Los Angeles CA 90015. The Promotion Manager is also Paul Morgan and the claim agent to contact is also Allen Johnson  it states to call him before doing anything else his contact number is listed as 1604-367-6567. I called the number just to see if it was a working number and a man answered saying he was Allen Johnson he asked me for my name when i told him my name he told me the amount of the check and that i should deposit it then call him back. I then told him i didnt have a checking account and he told me to go get one and then call him back. I called the number back and when he answered he didnt say anything so i sais hello may i speak to Allen Johnson and he asked me how many times did i call him he was getting upset i told him i only called twice  and i was calling badk to ask if i could deposit the check in my daughters account he said yes. i could hear his TV playing in the backround i do think every one is right this is a scam.

My elderly mother just got the same check from same company---but this check is for $4,685.00 and is issued by Realty Fresno, 7600 N Ingram #104, Fresno, CA 93711 check # 7706. Totally suspicious in every way. Looks like they have devised a way to trick senior citizens. Thanks to everyone for speaking up here. Criminals ripping of older people. Makes me livid! I LIKE that idea I read here of cashing it at a check cashing place and let the criminals or Realty Fresno pick up the bill. *evil grin* BUt if it's a bad check--it's a bad check. ~Lucky

Michael....are you serious?? After all that, you ask. Are you from Coast Capital Financial, the scammer?? It is the old adage, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". My mother got this and sent it to me. This one was drawn on Wells Fargo. Funny thing, they spelled their internet address wrong. Sort of funny, WellsFrago.com. Must not have enough scam money to pay the spellcheckers.The checks list what I believe is a legitimate company though they surely are not aware of it. The one sent to us was "Matthaeis Camco, Inc" which appears to be a lumber company in Washington State, though the address on the check is a p.o. box in Oregon. I wish there was a way to screw them back the way they are hurting unsuspecting people.

Michael,have you been reading any of the other comments posted. This IS a scam. The check that they send you is counterfeit so now you have deposited a counterfeit check into your account. A lot of people go back to their bank after a couple of days to see if the check has "cleared" Most people think this means that the check is OK. (It does not) and they think the money is actually in their account .This is what the scammers are hoping that people will think. So now they want you to take out a certain amount of money out of your bank account and send a money transfer to pay them for a non-existing "proccesing fee".This check is bogus so don't expect to be making any money from this. I just hope that you will not get in trouble with your bank. Please let us know how things worked out for you.Keep safe.

Did you send processing fee,if so what happened?   email me at mphelps9@live.com

I recieved the same letter and check. I deposited the check in an account I rearly use, if the check clears I will keep all the money after hearing this is a scam. I'm also going to report this. The phone # on the letter is 778-788-1509

I recieved the same letter and check. I deposited the check in an account I rearly use, if the check clears I will keep all the money after hearing this is a scam. I'm also going to report this.

My Mother received a letter stating she had won $245,000 and was sent a check for $4685 to pay processing fee of $3950.  Claim agent is Allen Johnson@1778-788-0509 (number changed).
Paul Morgan is still the Promotion Mgr.  What a scam, I'm glad my Mother (age 75) showed me the letter.

My mother-in-law also received a letter from Coastcaptial with the same info except the phone # for Allen Johnson is different - 1604-377-9156. Did not deposit the check and shredded it. Scam all the way!!!!!!!!

The envelope that I received was stamped in Portugal.  The check was for $4,685 from Dongwha USA, Inc. 700 SW Hamptom St, Ste 205, Tigard, Portland, OR 97223-8362.  "Issuing bank":  Keybank National Association, Portland, OR 97209).  The letter is from Coast Capital Financial Services and the USA Mega Price is for $245,000.00.  Scam.  Fraud.  Do not cash this check.  It will help if you report it to a local news station so they can alert the general public to not fall for this scam.

Received the same letter stating that I've won $245,000.00 as a 2nd place prize winner in the USA Mega International sweepstakes and an enclosed check for $4685.00 which is suppose to help me pay the processing fee of $3950.00  I am advised to contact my claim Agent Allen Johnson @ 1604-652-4251 to start my claim processing and activate my check.
The check bank address is Dongwah USA INC
700 SW Hampton St.  Ste 205
Tigard Portland, OR 97223-8362

Other info on the check says KEYBANK NATONAL ASSOCIATION PROTLAND OR 97209  

Letter is signed Paul Morgan Promotion manager

Seems like I played this game before. Once you deposit the check, they get your account number and then steal you money.  Nice try ...

I am posting some numbers and information for those of you who may want to report these scams.

U.S.Postal Inspection Service:  Phone    1-888-877-7644
                                                 email       www.uspoig.gov
                                                 by mail    Office of Inspector General
                                                                 Operations Support Group
                                                                 222 S.Riverside Plaza
                                                                  Suite 1250
                                                                  Chicago.IL.60606-6100

Federal Trade Commission:      Phone- 1-877-383-4357
                                                            ( 1-877-FTCHELP)
                                                 email     ftc.gov

Also try                                       consumerfraudreporting.org


Godd luck to all and keep safe.

Yes these criminals should definetely be put away. They know exactly how to prey on people's weaknesses.Most of these crooks operate in other countries and provde a false address and use cell phones that cant't be traced. They know all the angles. They also know that some people will be embarresed to report this to anyone. This is also mail fraud and should be brought to the attention on your local postmaster .I think there is a place on line www.fraud.org that you can report this. This is really so sad and frustrating especially for those who fall for this. I guess the best thing we all can do is just to educate ourselves and our family and friends as well.Something tells me these scammers will be around for a long time .

these people should be locked up how bout pressing charges for fraud how do they get away with this??????

Yes it is very frustrating that's why we all need to better educate ourselves so as not to let these criminals take our hard earned money. My father received the exact same letter and thankfully showed it to me. Even before I opened it I knew something was not right. The envelope had no return address on it and the stamp was from Ireland .First clue was that he did not enter an international sweepstakes (it is also illegal to do so). Then they want you to pay a processing fee of $3,500 (hello?) You never have to pay anything if you win a legitimate sweepstakes .No one would send you a check first without having you fill out an affidavit. And yes make sure you do "not act on this notice" Sure so no one will know they are trying to scam you? The agent's (crooks') number is a canadian one(probably a disposable,untracable number) These people ARE criminals and should be locked up but unfortunately it's almost impossible to do.

COAST CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, 1330 LONSDALE STREET, LOS ANGELES, 90015;
,I received a letter notifying me I had won a sweepstakes award for $245,000, plus a check for $3850, which it instructs me to deposit and then send them $3500 to pay a processing fee so they can arrange a courier for the balance of the award payment.  I was to call Allen Johnson at 1-778-387-5904 an he was to start 'claims processing'.  I called and spoke to someone who said his name was Allen Johnson, which I doubt, and referred to the letter and a person named Paul Morgan, also mentioned in the notice. I started to ask questions about this situation, 'Allen' became very rude, indignant, and cut me off on the phone complaining that he had decided he didn't want to answer questions - I was to simply do what the letter said.  I waited a few minutes, called back, Allen hung up on me again saying he would cancel the check because 'I didn't deserve it'.  Very unethical, fraudulent, and deceptive to the point of criminally suspicious. Also quite frustrating. Where is a government watchdog when needed?

I would not suggest trying to cash this check as it is not a good check. As soon as you sign it and
try cashing it you are committing check fraud even if you do not know it. My elderly father received this same kind of scam.They ask you to deposit the check and later withdraw money from your account and take that money to Western Union and do a money transfer. So now the scammers have your money and you have a bogus check that you deposited so now the bank will come after you for the money .I called Fifth Third Bank in Cincinatti,Ohio and they are aware that it is a scam.
They told me to simply throw the check away .These people are located all over the world and it is extremely difficult to catch them. Remember, you can,t win a sweepstakes you did not enter and you do not have to pay anything when you do really win except to Uncle Sam when you do your taxes .

My elderly neighbor friend got the same letter from Coastcapital Financial Serviced, (which I couldn't find anywhere in the Better Business Bureau or internet), with a check for $3850, saying he had to deposit a check from MGL(USA), and then send them a check for $3500 to get his winnings of $245,000 in a sweepstakes he entered.  I looked up the cellular phone number,1788 387-5904 listed as the 'claims agent' and traced it to BC Canada. I called the bank JPMorgan Chase Bank 626-576-7081 which is listed on the check and they said that it is a fraud and a scam, they've already received several, do not deposit. Please send checks and claims letters with info to the bank at 459 South Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park, CA 91754, for assistance in their investigation.

Received the check also all the same info as above - is any body doing anything with these people?
we report it here but is it going any farther? It makes me sick all the scams going on and we don't hear
if any body is getting arrested.

Got the same letter a different money amount !!  Didn't call the 778-387-2061 !! Knew it was a BIG FAT FRAUD !!